Driving innovation and sustainable growth in Europe 

We enable a global community through strategically anchored Forums around the world. On 8 April 2025, GFTN Europe will open its new Berlin office and bring together fintech leaders to shape Europe’s financial future.  Request your invitation to this exclusive, invite-only event. 

Why Europe?

Europe, particularly the EU, represents the largest single market globally, yet it is far from homogenous. The continent presents a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. In high-cost environments, delivering reasonable returns for financial services can be difficult, while other regions in Europe urgently need the most modern financial infrastructure, offering a chance to leapfrog technologically. Although Europe is wealthy, it remains cautious about technical innovation, placing a strong emphasis on customer and data protection. However, if Europe wants to maintain its leading position, the creation, access, and openness to innovation are essential. GFTN is committed to fostering this innovation, helping the European community balance its protective instincts with the need to embrace new technologies that will drive sustainable growth and maintain its global influence.

Europe’s Fintech Crossroads: Own the Change in Geopolitics & The Tech Race

8 April 2025

Berlin, Germany

This event is invite-only, and registration is required to attend. If you would like to join us, please register, and we will review your application. Confirmations will be sent individually to selected participants.

In times of global uncertainty, alliances matter. That’s why GFTN (Global Financial Technology Network) and Nordic Fintech Week (powered by Copenhagen Fintech) are teaming up to expand GFTN into Europe and build a pan-European, tech-driven fintech ecosystem. Held in collaboration with HoFT Berlin, the day before FIBE 2025, this exclusive event brings together fintech scaleups, regulators, and financial leaders to:

  • Establish GFTN as a key force in Europe’s fintech future.
  • Strengthen financial sovereignty and reduce digital dependencies.
  • Align Europe’s political, technological, and financial roadmaps.
  • Drive a digitally sovereign financial system, leading in AI, blockchain, and quantum finance.

This is no longer business as usual. Join us in shaping Europe’s fintech future strong, independent, and globally competitive.

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Point Zero Forum

5 - 7 May 2025

Zurich, Switzerland

At Point Zero Forum, leading central bankers, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and technologists gather for three days of dialogue, collaboration, and networking. They align policy, finance, and technology roadmaps, sharing innovations to advance financial ecosystems, fostering strategic dialogues, and strengthening public-private collaborations.

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Nordic Fintech Week

24 - 25 September 2025

Copenhagen

Nordic Fintech Week fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth, bringing together startups, financial institutions, investors, and regulators. With over 2,500 participants from 50+ countries, the event spotlights Nordic fintech advancements, drives global industry connections, and shapes the future of financial technology through insights, networking, and strategic partnerships.

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Join us at the Point Zero Forum 2025

The Founders Peak

5 - 7 May 2025

Zurich, Switzerland

The Founders Peak is a globally recognised platform where exceptional startup founders connect, inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Here, founders boldly share pivotal moments and untold stories from their entrepreneurial journeys — tales of grit, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of solving problems. 

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The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue

5 - 7 May 2025

Zurich, Switzerland

The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue is the premier summit spanning Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia, culminating at the Singapore FinTech Festival. The Dialogue convenes senior policymakers and capital providers to address critical issues in investment, value creation, and policymaking, fostering impactful discussions and solutions.

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Education

Since 2021, our education programmes have benefited more than 5,000 participants from across the world. Partnering with world-class universities, training providers and industry partners, we distill the most current and relevant insights, and equip talent with the knowledge to navigate the future of finance. 

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About GFTN Europe

 

 The team

Matthias Kröner

Matthias Kröner

Managing Partner, EMEA, GFTN

Stephan Czajkowski

Stephan Czajkowski

Europe Communication, GFTN

GFTN Europe’s new home in Berlin

From 8 April 2025, GFTN Europe will be based at Spielfeld Digital Hub in Berlin. This move strengthens our presence in the region, providing a dynamic space for collaboration and innovation in fintech.

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